The Wackiest Fan Photos From The 2014 World Cup So Far

A Chile fan cheers before the start of the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match between Australia and Chile at the Pantanal arena in Cuiaba June 13, 2014. Photo: Reuters

Fans pose before the 2014 World Cup Group C soccer match between Colombia and Greece at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte June 14, 2014. Photo: Reuters

A Chile fan waits for the start of the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match between Australia and Chile at the Pantanal arena in Cuiaba June 13, 2014. Photo: Reuters

Fans pose as they wait for the 2014 World Cup opening match between Brazil and Croatia at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 12, 2014. Photo: Reuters

An Italy fan poses before the 2014 World Cup Group D soccer match between England and Italy at the Amazonia arena in Manaus June 14, 2014. Photo: Reuters

A Switzerland fan cheers before their 2014 World Cup Group E soccer match against Ecuador at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia, June 15, 2014. Photo: Reuters

A Brazilian fan attends the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 12, 2014. Photo: Reuters

A fan of Ecuador looks on before the start of their 2014 World Cup Group E soccer match against Switzerland at the Brasilia national stadium in Brasilia June 15, 2014. Photo: Reuters

Japan's fans sing the national anthem before the start of their 2014 World Cup Group C soccer match against Ivory Coast at the Pernambuco arena in Recife, June 14, 2014. Photo: Reuters

A fan of Mexico wearing a hat is seen ahead of the team's 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match against Cameroon at the Dunas arena in Natal June 13, 2014. Photo: Reuters

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Sports fans are always known for donning wacky getups or face paint for games, but spectators at the 2014 FIFA World Cup go above and beyond to cheer on their favorite team.

Just a few days into the competition, enthusiastic fans from around the world have shown their spirit by donning their team colors, dressing in costumes, holding flags, and painting their faces and bodies.

But the competition extends beyond the field -- fans of each team appear to be trying to outdo one another for the craziest outfits. At the U.S.-Ghana match on Monday night, Ghana's fans may have been disappointed in their team's loss, but their colorful outfits commanded all the attention.

From mohawks to wild hats to face paint, here are some of the craziest-dressed fans at the World Cup so far.